Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Samsung Galaxy S8 Top Specs

Release Date: 2017, March
Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm
Weight: 155 g
Screen: 5.8", Super AMOLED
Main Camera: Single, 12 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 8 MP
Memory: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy S8
Release date	2017, March
Dimensions (HxWxD)	148.9 Х 68.1 Х 8 mm
Weight	155 g
Body build	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red
Battery	3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 20 h (3G) Music play - Up to 67 h
Approximate price	390 EUR

Screen
Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.8" inc
Screen area	84.8 cm²
Screen format	18.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	83.6%
Screen resolution	1440 x 2960 px
PPI /points per inch/	570 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Other	- HDR10 -3D Touch (home button only) -Always-on display

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	12 MP, Single
Camera specs
-12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55'', 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF
Functions	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Front camera, selfie	8 MP, Single
Specifications	8 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/3.6'', 1.22µm, AF
Functions	Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Video	1440p@30fps
DxOMark Selfie Score	73
DxOMark Photo	71
DxOMark Video	75

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	- Exynos 8895 Octa (10 nm) - Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
Processor CPU
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEA -Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
Graphics processor GPU	- Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEA -Adreno 540 - USA & China
External memory	microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal memory	64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Antutu 8 score	231907
Antutu 7 score	202356
GeekBench 5 Single Core	340
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1454
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1763
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	6028
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	8798
GeekBench 4 Battery	3410

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
USB	3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.44 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.32 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- 32-bit/384kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 - Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) -Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) -Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent) -ANT+ -Bixby natural language commands and dictation - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: G950F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G950FD (Global Dual-SIM); G950U (USA Unlocked); G950A (AT&T); G950P (Sprint); G950T (T-Mobile); G950V (Verizon); G950R4 (US Cellular); G950W (Canada); G950

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S8 cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy S8 was around 390 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy S8 ?

The official release date is 2017, March.

What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy S8 ?

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is 155 g.

What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy S8, how big is?

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is 5.8" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S8, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy S8 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 waterproof?

Yes, it is waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy S8 have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy S8 have wireless charging?

Yes, it supports wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy S8 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy S8 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy S8 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Samsung Galaxy S8 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Samsung Galaxy S8 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S8 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.